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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,383.23 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,383.23 and 434.93 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,383.23 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,383.23 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,383.23 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 601,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,599.13/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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