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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,381.05 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,381.05 and 488.30 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,381.05 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,381.05 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,381.05 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 674,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,359.81/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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