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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,380.66 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,380.66 and 433.68 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,380.66 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,380.66 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,380.66 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 598,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,764.63/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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