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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.93, 1,534.07 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.93, 1,534.07 and 437.92 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.93 : 1,534.07 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.93/1,534.07 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.93x = 1,534.07 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.93x = 671,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,799.93/1,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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