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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.97, 1,388.02 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.97, 1,388.02 and 399.22 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.97 : 1,388.02 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.97/1,388.02 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.97x = 1,388.02 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.97x = 554,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,126.08/925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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