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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.76, 1,381.68 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.76, 1,381.68 and 435.12 is: 652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.76 : 1,381.68 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.76/1,381.68 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.76x = 1,381.68 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.76x = 601,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,196.60/921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.23

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