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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.99, 1,397.05 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.99, 1,397.05 and 492.56 is: 739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.99 : 1,397.05 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.99/1,397.05 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.99x = 1,397.05 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.99x = 688,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,121.50/930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.13

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