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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,386.72 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,386.72 and 596.88 is: 893.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,386.72 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,386.72 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,386.72 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 827,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,705.43/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.93

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