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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,387.08 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,387.08 and 491.50 is: 737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,387.08 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,387.08 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,387.08 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 681,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,749.82/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.47

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