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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,383.04 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,383.04 and 489.60 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,383.04 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,383.04 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,383.04 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 677,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,136.38/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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