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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,393.91 and 496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,393.91 and 496.13 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,393.91 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,393.91 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,393.91 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 691,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,552.98/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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