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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,390.92 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,390.92 and 488.64 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,390.92 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,390.92 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,390.92 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 679,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,659.15/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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