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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,393.50 and 497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,393.50 and 497.18 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,393.50 = 497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,393.50 = 497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,393.50 × 497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 692,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,820.33/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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