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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,385.39 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,385.39 and 436.37 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,385.39 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,385.39 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,385.39 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 604,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,536.80/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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