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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.24, 1,391.60 and 489.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.24, 1,391.60 and 489.25 is: 733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.24 : 1,391.60 = 489.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.24/1,391.60 = 489.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.24x = 1,391.60 × 489.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.24x = 680,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,834.37/928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.47

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