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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,383 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,383 and 434.96 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,383 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,383 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,383 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 601,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,549.68/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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