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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.93, 1,383.73 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.93, 1,383.73 and 435.50 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.93 : 1,383.73 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.93/1,383.73 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.93x = 1,383.73 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.93x = 602,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,614.42/922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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