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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,381.32 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,381.32 and 488.34 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,381.32 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,381.32 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,381.32 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 674,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,553.81/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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