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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,395.77 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,395.77 and 437.32 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,395.77 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,395.77 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,395.77 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 610,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,395.74/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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