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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,382.58 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,382.58 and 434.66 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,382.58 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,382.58 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,382.58 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 600,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,952.22/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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