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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,380.70 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,380.70 and 487.38 is: 731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,380.70 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,380.70 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,380.70 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 672,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,925.57/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.17

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