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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.86, 1,389.04 and 596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.86, 1,389.04 and 596.90 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.86 : 1,389.04 = 596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.86/1,389.04 = 596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.86x = 1,389.04 × 596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.86x = 829,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,117.98/925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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