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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.06, 1,386.53 and 436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.06, 1,386.53 and 436.85 is: 655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.06 : 1,386.53 = 436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.06/1,386.53 = 436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.06x = 1,386.53 × 436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.06x = 605,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,705.63/924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.48

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