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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.72, 1,395.72 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.72, 1,395.72 and 497.64 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.72 : 1,395.72 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.72/1,395.72 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.72x = 1,395.72 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.72x = 694,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,566.10/930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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