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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,394.94 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,394.94 and 496.82 is: 745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,394.94 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,394.94 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,394.94 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 693,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,034.09/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.71

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