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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,386.32 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,386.32 and 437.13 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,386.32 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,386.32 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,386.32 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 605,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,999.88/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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