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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,390.97 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,390.97 and 495.32 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,390.97 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,390.97 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,390.97 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 688,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,969.54/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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