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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,382.13 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,382.13 and 434.52 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,382.13 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,382.13 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,382.13 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 600,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,563.13/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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