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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,389.24 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,389.24 and 377.88 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,389.24 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,389.24 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,389.24 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 524,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,966.01/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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