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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.11, 1,395.47 and 492.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.11, 1,395.47 and 492.34 is: 737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.11 : 1,395.47 = 492.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.11/1,395.47 = 492.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.11x = 1,395.47 × 492.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.11x = 687,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,049.09/931.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.88

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