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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,386.72 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,386.72 and 491.40 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,386.72 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,386.72 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,386.72 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 681,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,434.21/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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