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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.84, 1,391.78 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.84, 1,391.78 and 490.08 is: 734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.84 : 1,391.78 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.84/1,391.78 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.84x = 1,391.78 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.84x = 682,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,078.24/928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.33

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