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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,394.16 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,394.16 and 497.44 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,394.16 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,394.16 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,394.16 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 693,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,510.95/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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