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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.67, 1,397.73 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.67, 1,397.73 and 437.98 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.67 : 1,397.73 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.67/1,397.73 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.67x = 1,397.73 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.67x = 612,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,177.79/931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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