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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,395.24 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,395.24 and 497.76 is: 746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,395.24 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,395.24 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,395.24 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 694,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,494.66/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.00

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