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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.60, 1,396.53 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.60, 1,396.53 and 498.06 is: 747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.60 : 1,396.53 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.60/1,396.53 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.60x = 1,396.53 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.60x = 695,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,555.73/930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.43

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