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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,384.43 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,384.43 and 484.29 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,384.43 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,384.43 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,384.43 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 670,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,463.18/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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