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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,388.68 and 492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,388.68 and 492.70 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,388.68 = 492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,388.68 = 492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,388.68 × 492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 684,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,202.64/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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