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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.41, 1,381.01 and 481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.41, 1,381.01 and 481.99 is: 723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.41 : 1,381.01 = 481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.41/1,381.01 = 481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.41x = 1,381.01 × 481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.41x = 665,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,633.01/920.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.19

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