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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,389.52 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,389.52 and 482.82 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,389.52 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,389.52 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,389.52 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 670,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,888.05/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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