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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,385.10 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,385.10 and 491.40 is: 735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,385.10 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,385.10 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,385.10 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 680,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,638.14/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.81

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