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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,388.15 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,388.15 and 492.08 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,388.15 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,388.15 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,388.15 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 683,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,078.39/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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