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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,382.52 and 490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,382.52 and 490.04 is: 734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,382.52 = 490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,382.52 = 490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,382.52 × 490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 677,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,490.10/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.34

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