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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,382.25 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,382.25 and 434.18 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,382.25 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,382.25 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,382.25 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 600,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,150.39/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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