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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,379.88 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,379.88 and 432.96 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,379.88 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,379.88 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,379.88 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 597,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,432.84/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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