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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.80, 1,391.04 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.80, 1,391.04 and 495.36 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.80 : 1,391.04 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.80/1,391.04 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.80x = 1,391.04 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.80x = 689,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,065.57/928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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