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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,389.03 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,389.03 and 596.92 is: 895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,389.03 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,389.03 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,389.03 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 829,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,139.79/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.55

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