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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,393.11 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,393.11 and 495.66 is: 743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,393.11 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,393.11 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,393.11 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 690,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,508.90/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.92

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