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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.49, 1,379.48 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.49, 1,379.48 and 487.14 is: 730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.49 : 1,379.48 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.49/1,379.48 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.49x = 1,379.48 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.49x = 671,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,997.45/920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.04

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