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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,380.21 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,380.21 and 432.98 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,380.21 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,380.21 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,380.21 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 597,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,599.98/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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