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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,380.56 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,380.56 and 488.16 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,380.56 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,380.56 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,380.56 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 673,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,934.17/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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