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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.65, 1,382.70 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.65, 1,382.70 and 488.94 is: 732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.65 : 1,382.70 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.65/1,382.70 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.65x = 1,382.70 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.65x = 676,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,057.34/922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.73

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