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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,381.17 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,381.17 and 433.71 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,381.17 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,381.17 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,381.17 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 599,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,027.24/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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