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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.68, 1,955.52 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.68, 1,955.52 and 437.94 is: 656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.68 : 1,955.52 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.68/1,955.52 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.68x = 1,955.52 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.68x = 856,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,400.43/1,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.91

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