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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,380.46 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,380.46 and 487.44 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,380.46 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,380.46 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,380.46 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 672,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,882.08/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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