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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.11, 1,386.77 and 437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.11, 1,386.77 and 437.21 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.11 : 1,386.77 = 437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.11/1,386.77 = 437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.11x = 1,386.77 × 437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.11x = 606,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,309.71/924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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