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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,394.54 and 491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,394.54 and 491.93 is: 737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,394.54 = 491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,394.54 = 491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,394.54 × 491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 686,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,016.06/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.10

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