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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,394.42 and 496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,394.42 and 496.13 is: 744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,394.42 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,394.42 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,394.42 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 691,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,804.14/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.30

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