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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.01, 1,386.32 and 491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.01, 1,386.32 and 491.06 is: 736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.01 : 1,386.32 = 491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.01/1,386.32 = 491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.01x = 1,386.32 × 491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.01x = 680,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,767.31/924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.76

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