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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,387.29 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,387.29 and 437.03 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,387.29 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,387.29 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,387.29 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 606,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,287.35/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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