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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,382.88 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,382.88 and 489.39 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,382.88 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,382.88 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,382.88 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 676,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,767.64/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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