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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,380.06 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,380.06 and 487.92 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,380.06 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,380.06 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,380.06 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 673,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,358.88/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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