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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,391.45 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,391.45 and 488.88 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,391.45 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,391.45 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,391.45 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 680,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,249.63/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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