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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.97, 1,386.78 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.97, 1,386.78 and 437.45 is: 655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.97 : 1,386.78 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.97/1,386.78 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.97x = 1,386.78 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.97x = 606,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,648.19/924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.86

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