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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,397.05 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,397.05 and 492.41 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,397.05 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,397.05 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,397.05 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 687,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,923.65/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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