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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.96, 1,390.68 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.96, 1,390.68 and 494 is: 741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.96 : 1,390.68 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.96/1,390.68 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.96x = 1,390.68 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.96x = 686,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,995.92/926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.13

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