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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.89, 1,380.52 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.89, 1,380.52 and 433.68 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.89 : 1,380.52 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.89/1,380.52 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.89x = 1,380.52 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.89x = 598,703.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,703.91/920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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