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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.01, 1,381.71 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.01, 1,381.71 and 434.60 is: 652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.01 : 1,381.71 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.01/1,381.71 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.01x = 1,381.71 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.01x = 600,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,496.25/921.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.00

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