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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,386.93 and 437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,386.93 and 437.41 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,386.93 = 437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,386.93 = 437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,386.93 × 437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 606,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,657.05/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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