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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.83, 1,387.59 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.83, 1,387.59 and 405.51 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.83 : 1,387.59 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.83/1,387.59 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.83x = 1,387.59 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.83x = 562,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,680.10/925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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