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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,391.52 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,391.52 and 494.72 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,391.52 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,391.52 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,391.52 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 688,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,412.77/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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