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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.78, 1,389.44 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.78, 1,389.44 and 487.52 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.78 : 1,389.44 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.78/1,389.44 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.78x = 1,389.44 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.78x = 677,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,379.79/925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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