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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,385.96 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,385.96 and 437.36 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,385.96 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,385.96 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,385.96 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 606,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,163.47/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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