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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,390.02 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,390.02 and 494.44 is: 740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,390.02 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,390.02 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,390.02 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 687,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,281.49/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.70

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