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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.80, 1,385.70 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.80, 1,385.70 and 437.32 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.80 : 1,385.70 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.80/1,385.70 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.80x = 1,385.70 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.80x = 605,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,994.32/923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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