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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.95, 1,386.33 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.95, 1,386.33 and 491 is: 736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.95 : 1,386.33 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.95/1,386.33 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.95x = 1,386.33 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.95x = 680,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,688.03/923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.72

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