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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,384.50 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,384.50 and 489.80 is: 734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,384.50 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,384.50 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,384.50 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 678,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,128.10/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.91

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