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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,387.53 and 437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,387.53 and 437.95 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,387.53 = 437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,387.53 = 437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,387.53 × 437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 607,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,668.76/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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