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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,391.38 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,391.38 and 494.44 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,391.38 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,391.38 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,391.38 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 687,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,949.21/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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