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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,397.04 and 498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,397.04 and 498 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,397.04 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,397.04 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,397.04 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 695,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,725.92/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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