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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.90, 1,393.64 and 491.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.90, 1,393.64 and 491.11 is: 735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.90 : 1,393.64 = 491.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.90/1,393.64 = 491.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.90x = 1,393.64 × 491.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.90x = 684,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,430.54/930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.24

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