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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,380.16 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,380.16 and 433.12 is: 649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,380.16 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,380.16 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,380.16 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 597,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,774.90/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.36

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