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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.99, 1,383.39 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.99, 1,383.39 and 435.39 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.99 : 1,383.39 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.99/1,383.39 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.99x = 1,383.39 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.99x = 602,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,314.17/921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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