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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,386.40 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,386.40 and 437.20 is: 655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,386.40 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,386.40 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,386.40 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 606,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,138.14/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.48

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