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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.74, 1,383.17 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.74, 1,383.17 and 434.84 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.74 : 1,383.17 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.74/1,383.17 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.74x = 1,383.17 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.74x = 601,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,448.55/921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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