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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,386.82 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,386.82 and 437.36 is: 655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,386.82 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,386.82 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,386.82 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 606,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,533.21/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.44

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