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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,391.94 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,391.94 and 494.76 is: 742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,391.94 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,391.94 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,391.94 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 688,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,676.23/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.41

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