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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.89, 1,394.82 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.89, 1,394.82 and 492.12 is: 737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.89 : 1,394.82 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.89/1,394.82 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.89x = 1,394.82 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.89x = 686,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,418.82/930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.38

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