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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,379.01 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,379.01 and 432.12 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,379.01 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,379.01 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,379.01 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 595,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,897.80/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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