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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,393.87 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,393.87 and 496.53 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,393.87 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,393.87 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,393.87 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 692,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,090.06/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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