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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.96, 1,393.16 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.96, 1,393.16 and 495.88 is: 743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.96 : 1,393.16 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.96/1,393.16 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.96x = 1,393.16 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.96x = 690,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,840.18/928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.67

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