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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,377.72 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,377.72 and 432.12 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,377.72 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,377.72 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,377.72 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 595,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,340.37/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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