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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.15, 1,386.83 and 491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.15, 1,386.83 and 491.61 is: 737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.15 : 1,386.83 = 491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.15/1,386.83 = 491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.15x = 1,386.83 × 491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.15x = 681,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,779.50/924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.74

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