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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,383.90 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,383.90 and 436.60 is: 654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,383.90 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,383.90 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,383.90 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 604,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,210.74/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.90

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