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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,384.25 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,384.25 and 489.89 is: 735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,384.25 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,384.25 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,384.25 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 678,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,130.23/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.16

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