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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.06, 1,378.92 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.06, 1,378.92 and 432.04 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.06 : 1,378.92 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.06/1,378.92 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.06x = 1,378.92 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.06x = 595,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,748.60/920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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