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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.12, 1,385.19 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.12, 1,385.19 and 490.26 is: 735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.12 : 1,385.19 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.12/1,385.19 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.12x = 1,385.19 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.12x = 679,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,103.25/923.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.66

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