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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,392.16 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,392.16 and 494.76 is: 742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,392.16 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,392.16 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,392.16 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 688,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,785.08/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.15

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