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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,392.20 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,392.20 and 490.37 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,392.20 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,392.20 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,392.20 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 682,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,685.54/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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