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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,393.04 and 490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,393.04 and 490.93 is: 735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,393.04 = 490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,393.04 = 490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,393.04 × 490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 683,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,882.87/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.60

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