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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.01, 1,395.02 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.01, 1,395.02 and 492.24 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.01 : 1,395.02 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.01/1,395.02 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.01x = 1,395.02 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.01x = 686,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,682.18/931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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