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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,395.09 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,395.09 and 497.70 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,395.09 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,395.09 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,395.09 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 694,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,336.29/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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