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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,382.80 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,382.80 and 435.36 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,382.80 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,382.80 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,382.80 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 602,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,015.81/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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