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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,389.48 and 480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,389.48 and 480.25 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,389.48 = 480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,389.48 = 480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,389.48 × 480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 667,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,297.77/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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