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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,388.96 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,388.96 and 493.02 is: 739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,388.96 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,388.96 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,388.96 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 684,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,779.35/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.86

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