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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.07, 1,381.59 and 433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.07, 1,381.59 and 433.78 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.07 : 1,381.59 = 433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.07/1,381.59 = 433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.07x = 1,381.59 × 433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.07x = 599,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,306.11/921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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