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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,001.88 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,001.88 and 437.04 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,001.88 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,001.88 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,001.88 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 437,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,861.64/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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