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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,377.42 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,377.42 and 431.04 is: 646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,377.42 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,377.42 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,377.42 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 593,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,723.12/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.01

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