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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,389.30 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,389.30 and 487.37 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,389.30 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,389.30 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,389.30 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 677,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,103.14/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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