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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,383.84 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,383.84 and 490.56 is: 735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,383.84 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,383.84 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,383.84 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 678,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,856.55/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.41

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