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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.24, 1,395.66 and 492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.24, 1,395.66 and 492.47 is: 738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.24 : 1,395.66 = 492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.24/1,395.66 = 492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.24x = 1,395.66 × 492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.24x = 687,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,314.73/931.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.07

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