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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,391.83 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,391.83 and 489.55 is: 733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,391.83 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,391.83 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,391.83 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 681,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,370.38/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.48

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