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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.34, 1,386.97 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.34, 1,386.97 and 491.50 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.34 : 1,386.97 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.34/1,386.97 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.34x = 1,386.97 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.34x = 681,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,695.76/924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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