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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,387.38 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,387.38 and 377.64 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,387.38 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,387.38 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,387.38 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 523,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,930.18/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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