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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.87, 1,389.19 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.87, 1,389.19 and 405.60 is: 608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.87 : 1,389.19 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.87/1,389.19 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.87x = 1,389.19 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.87x = 563,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,455.21/925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.57

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