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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,392.84 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,392.84 and 495.60 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,392.84 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,392.84 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,392.84 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 690,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,291.50/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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