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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,384.74 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,384.74 and 435.60 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,384.74 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,384.74 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,384.74 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 603,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,192.74/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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