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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,390.68 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,390.68 and 495.12 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,390.68 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,390.68 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,390.68 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 688,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,553.48/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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