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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,390.14 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,390.14 and 494.52 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,390.14 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,390.14 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,390.14 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 687,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,452.03/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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