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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,387.75 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,387.75 and 309.15 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,387.75 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,387.75 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,387.75 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 429,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,022.91/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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