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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,386.42 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,386.42 and 437.42 is: 656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,386.42 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,386.42 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,386.42 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 606,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,447.84/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.23

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