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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,391.94 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,391.94 and 494.82 is: 742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,391.94 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,391.94 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,391.94 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 688,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,759.75/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.71

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