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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.98, 1,392.93 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.98, 1,392.93 and 495.90 is: 743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.98 : 1,392.93 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.98/1,392.93 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.98x = 1,392.93 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.98x = 690,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,753.99/928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.56

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