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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,379.16 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,379.16 and 432.66 is: 648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,379.16 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,379.16 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,379.16 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 596,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,707.37/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.68

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