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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,387.64 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,387.64 and 438.16 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,387.64 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,387.64 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,387.64 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 608,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,008.34/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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