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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,383.89 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,383.89 and 489.51 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,383.89 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,383.89 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,383.89 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 677,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,425.55/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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