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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.02, 1,381.77 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.02, 1,381.77 and 488.31 is: 731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.02 : 1,381.77 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.02/1,381.77 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.02x = 1,381.77 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.02x = 674,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,732.11/922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.80

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