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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.45, 1,384.08 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.45, 1,384.08 and 489.50 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.45 : 1,384.08 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.45/1,384.08 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.45x = 1,384.08 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.45x = 677,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,507.16/922.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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