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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 498.80 is: 748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,396.20 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,396.20 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,396.20 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 696,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,424.56/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.20

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