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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,382.58 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,382.58 and 488.50 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,382.58 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,382.58 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,382.58 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 675,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,390.33/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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