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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,394.10 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,394.10 and 497.70 is: 745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,394.10 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,394.10 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,394.10 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 693,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,843.57/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.88

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