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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,381.91 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,381.91 and 488.55 is: 732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,381.91 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,381.91 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,381.91 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 675,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,129.69/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.97

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