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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.09, 1,385.51 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.09, 1,385.51 and 437.06 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.09 : 1,385.51 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.09/1,385.51 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.09x = 1,385.51 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.09x = 605,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,552.28/925.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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