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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.10, 1,395.78 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.10, 1,395.78 and 497.56 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.10 : 1,395.78 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.10/1,395.78 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.10x = 1,395.78 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.10x = 694,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,484.30/930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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