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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.55, 1,955.33 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.55, 1,955.33 and 437.86 is: 656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.55 : 1,955.33 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.55/1,955.33 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.55x = 1,955.33 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.55x = 856,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,148.83/1,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.79

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