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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,394.18 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,394.18 and 496.28 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,394.18 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,394.18 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,394.18 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 691,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,903.65/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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