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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.88, 1,395.56 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.88, 1,395.56 and 491.60 is: 737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.88 : 1,395.56 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.88/1,395.56 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.88x = 1,395.56 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.88x = 686,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,062.01/929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.80

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