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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,388.33 and 463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,388.33 and 463.43 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,388.33 = 463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,388.33 = 463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,388.33 × 463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 643,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,396.66/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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