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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,389.29 and 494.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,389.29 and 494.19 is: 741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,389.29 = 494.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,389.29 = 494.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,389.29 × 494.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 686,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,570.75/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.29

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