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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,388.17 and 463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,388.17 and 463.49 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,388.17 = 463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,388.17 = 463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,388.17 × 463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 643,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,402.91/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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