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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,387.50 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,387.50 and 437.94 is: 656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,387.50 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,387.50 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,387.50 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 607,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,640.11/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.92

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