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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,392.30 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,392.30 and 495.90 is: 742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,392.30 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,392.30 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,392.30 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 690,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,441.57/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.65

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