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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,395.86 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,395.86 and 497.63 is: 746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,395.86 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,395.86 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,395.86 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 694,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,612.34/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.76

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