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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.14, 1,381.92 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.14, 1,381.92 and 488.60 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.14 : 1,381.92 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.14/1,381.92 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.14x = 1,381.92 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.14x = 675,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,206.11/921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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