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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,380.60 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,380.60 and 488.34 is: 731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,380.60 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,380.60 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,380.60 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 674,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,202.20/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.13

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