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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,387.78 and 491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,387.78 and 491.98 is: 738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,387.78 = 491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,387.78 = 491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,387.78 × 491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 682,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,757.54/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.25

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