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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,379.28 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,379.28 and 432.74 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,379.28 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,379.28 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,379.28 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 596,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,869.63/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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