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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,382.95 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,382.95 and 488.88 is: 733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,382.95 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,382.95 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,382.95 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 676,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,096.60/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.42

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