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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,379.67 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,379.67 and 432.50 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,379.67 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,379.67 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,379.67 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 596,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,707.28/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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