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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.17, 1,392.54 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.17, 1,392.54 and 495 is: 742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.17 : 1,392.54 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.17/1,392.54 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.17x = 1,392.54 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.17x = 689,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,307.30/928.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.65

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