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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,391.97 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,391.97 and 495.02 is: 742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,391.97 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,391.97 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,391.97 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 689,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,052.99/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.87

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