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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,394.44 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,394.44 and 491.30 is: 736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,394.44 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,394.44 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,394.44 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 685,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,088.37/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.10

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