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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.98, 1,380.84 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.98, 1,380.84 and 482.48 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.98 : 1,380.84 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.98/1,380.84 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.98x = 1,380.84 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.98x = 666,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,227.68/920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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