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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,388.71 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,388.71 and 292.48 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,388.71 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,388.71 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,388.71 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 406,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,169.90/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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