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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,394.70 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,394.70 and 496.72 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,394.70 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,394.70 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,394.70 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 692,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,775.38/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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