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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,379.67 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,379.67 and 432.66 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,379.67 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,379.67 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,379.67 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 596,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,928.02/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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