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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,388.92 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,388.92 and 438.32 is: 657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,388.92 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,388.92 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,388.92 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 608,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,791.41/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.48

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