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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,390.47 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,390.47 and 494.02 is: 741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,390.47 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,390.47 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,390.47 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 686,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,910.57/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.36

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