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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,392.27 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,392.27 and 495.64 is: 742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,392.27 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,392.27 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,392.27 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 690,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,064.70/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.60

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