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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,379.40 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,379.40 and 432.84 is: 648.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,379.40 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,379.40 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,379.40 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 597,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,066.70/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.89

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