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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,381.08 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,381.08 and 433.66 is: 650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,381.08 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,381.08 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,381.08 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 598,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,919.15/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.35

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