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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,379.43 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,379.43 and 432.30 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,379.43 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,379.43 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,379.43 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 596,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,327.59/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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