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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,390.11 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,390.11 and 494.07 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,390.11 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,390.11 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,390.11 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 686,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,811.65/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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