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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.69 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.69 and 493.52 is: 740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.69 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.69 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.69 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 685,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,832.86/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.60

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