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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,393.08 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,393.08 and 496.48 is: 743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,393.08 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,393.08 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,393.08 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 691,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,636.36/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.76

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