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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,386.19 and 436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,386.19 and 436.81 is: 655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,386.19 = 436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,386.19 = 436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,386.19 × 436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 605,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,501.65/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.50

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