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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,386.12 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,386.12 and 437.02 is: 655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,386.12 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,386.12 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,386.12 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 605,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,755.87/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.20

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