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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.86, 1,383.03 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.86, 1,383.03 and 489.78 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.86 : 1,383.03 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.86/1,383.03 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.86x = 1,383.03 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.86x = 677,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,380.43/922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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