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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,390.77 and 494.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,390.77 and 494.31 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,390.77 = 494.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,390.77 = 494.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,390.77 × 494.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 687,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,471.52/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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