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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.88, 1,396.44 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.88, 1,396.44 and 497.34 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.88 : 1,396.44 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.88/1,396.44 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.88x = 1,396.44 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.88x = 694,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,505.47/929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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