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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,391.48 and 489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,391.48 and 489.69 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,391.48 = 489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,391.48 = 489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,391.48 × 489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 681,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,386.88/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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