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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,386.41 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,386.41 and 437.36 is: 656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,386.41 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,386.41 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,386.41 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 606,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,351.16/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.04

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