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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.90, 1,383.92 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.90, 1,383.92 and 489.94 is: 734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.90 : 1,383.92 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.90/1,383.92 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.90x = 1,383.92 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.90x = 678,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,037.76/922.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.68

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