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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.89, 1,392.15 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.89, 1,392.15 and 494.75 is: 742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.89 : 1,392.15 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.89/1,392.15 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.89x = 1,392.15 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.89x = 688,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,766.21/927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.29

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