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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,385.44 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,385.44 and 492.16 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,385.44 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,385.44 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,385.44 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 681,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,858.15/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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