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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,394.46 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,394.46 and 496.44 is: 744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,394.46 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,394.46 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,394.46 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 692,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,265.72/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.76

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