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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,383.54 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,383.54 and 435.08 is: 652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,383.54 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,383.54 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,383.54 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 601,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,950.58/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.51

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