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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,388.96 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,388.96 and 405.69 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,388.96 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,388.96 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,388.96 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 563,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,489.28/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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