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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,383.90 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,383.90 and 488.08 is: 733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,383.90 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,383.90 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,383.90 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 675,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,453.91/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.26

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