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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,377.57 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,377.57 and 431.42 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,377.57 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,377.57 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,377.57 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 594,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,311.25/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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