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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,392.94 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,392.94 and 495.96 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.88 : 1,392.94 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.88/1,392.94 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.88x = 1,392.94 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.88x = 690,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,842.52/928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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