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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,386.42 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,386.42 and 437.47 is: 655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,386.42 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,386.42 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,386.42 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 606,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,517.16/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.27

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