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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.19, 1,385.31 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.19, 1,385.31 and 491.42 is: 735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.19 : 1,385.31 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.19/1,385.31 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.19x = 1,385.31 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.19x = 680,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,769.04/925.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.82

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