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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.15, 1,390.61 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.15, 1,390.61 and 488.75 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.15 : 1,390.61 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.15/1,390.61 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.15x = 1,390.61 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.15x = 679,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,654.91/928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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