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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,387.58 and 492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,387.58 and 492.11 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,387.58 = 492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,387.58 = 492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,387.58 × 492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 682,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,832.60/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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