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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,378.50 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,378.50 and 487.54 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,378.50 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,378.50 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,378.50 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 672,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,073.89/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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