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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,392.50 and 495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,392.50 and 495.19 is: 742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,392.50 = 495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,392.50 = 495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,392.50 × 495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 689,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,549.83/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.94

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