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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,391.59 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,391.59 and 488.60 is: 733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,391.59 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,391.59 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,391.59 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 679,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,921.47/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.11

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