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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.15, 1,381.20 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.15, 1,381.20 and 488.80 is: 732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.15 : 1,381.20 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.15/1,381.20 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.15x = 1,381.20 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.15x = 675,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,130.56/922.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.13

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