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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,382.46 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,382.46 and 488.44 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,382.46 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,382.46 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,382.46 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 675,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,248.76/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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