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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,390.17 and 493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,390.17 and 493.70 is: 740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,390.17 = 493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,390.17 = 493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,390.17 × 493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 686,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,326.93/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.55

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