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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,383.95 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,383.95 and 436.11 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,383.95 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,383.95 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,383.95 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 603,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,552.25/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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