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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.74, 1,395.12 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.74, 1,395.12 and 496.88 is: 745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.74 : 1,395.12 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.74/1,395.12 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.74x = 1,395.12 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.74x = 693,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,207.23/929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.59

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