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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,395.80 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,395.80 and 491.54 is: 737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,395.80 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,395.80 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,395.80 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 686,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,083.94/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.50

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