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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,381.74 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,381.74 and 435.16 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,381.74 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,381.74 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,381.74 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 601,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,277.98/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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