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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.83, 1,388.14 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.83, 1,388.14 and 438.62 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.83 : 1,388.14 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.83/1,388.14 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.83x = 1,388.14 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.83x = 608,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,857.93/925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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