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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.11, 1,394.62 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.11, 1,394.62 and 497.03 is: 745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.11 : 1,394.62 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.11/1,394.62 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.11x = 1,394.62 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.11x = 693,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,158.52/930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.25

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