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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.46, 1,394.58 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.46, 1,394.58 and 496.50 is: 744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.46 : 1,394.58 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.46/1,394.58 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.46x = 1,394.58 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.46x = 692,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,408.97/929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.96

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