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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.97, 1,385.07 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.97, 1,385.07 and 436.06 is: 654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.97 : 1,385.07 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.97/1,385.07 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.97x = 1,385.07 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.97x = 603,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,970.16/922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.38

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