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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,388.01 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,388.01 and 432.87 is: 648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,388.01 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,388.01 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,388.01 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 600,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,827.89/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.88

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