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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,387.94 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,387.94 and 486.52 is: 730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,387.94 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,387.94 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,387.94 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 675,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,262.47/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.18

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