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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,391.44 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,391.44 and 494.44 is: 740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,391.44 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,391.44 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,391.44 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 687,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,983.59/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.88

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