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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,381.44 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,381.44 and 488.24 is: 731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,381.44 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,381.44 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,381.44 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 674,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,474.27/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.50

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