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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.36, 1,379.26 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.36, 1,379.26 and 432.20 is: 647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.36 : 1,379.26 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.36/1,379.26 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.36x = 1,379.26 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.36x = 596,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,116.17/920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.70

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