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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.73, 1,380.51 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.73, 1,380.51 and 433.13 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.73 : 1,380.51 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.73/1,380.51 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.73x = 1,380.51 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.73x = 597,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,933.39/919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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