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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.18, 1,389.85 and 481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.18, 1,389.85 and 481.49 is: 722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.18 : 1,389.85 = 481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.18/1,389.85 = 481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.18x = 1,389.85 × 481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.18x = 669,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,198.88/926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.54

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