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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.77, 1,397.13 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.77, 1,397.13 and 444.34 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.77 : 1,397.13 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.77/1,397.13 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.77x = 1,397.13 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.77x = 620,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,800.74/932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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