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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,386.86 and 616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,386.86 and 616.70 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,386.86 = 616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,386.86 = 616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,386.86 × 616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 855,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,276.56/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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