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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,383.14 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,383.14 and 436.20 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,383.14 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,383.14 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,383.14 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 603,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,325.67/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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