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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.89, 1,384.68 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.89, 1,384.68 and 436.02 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.89 : 1,384.68 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.89/1,384.68 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.89x = 1,384.68 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.89x = 603,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,748.17/922.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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