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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,379.09 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,379.09 and 432.19 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,379.09 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,379.09 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,379.09 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 596,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,019.85/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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