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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.62, 1,384.44 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.62, 1,384.44 and 489.76 is: 734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.62 : 1,384.44 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.62/1,384.44 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.62x = 1,384.44 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.62x = 678,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,043.33/922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.91

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