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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,396.50 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,396.50 and 492.14 is: 737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,396.50 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,396.50 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,396.50 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 687,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,273.51/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.86

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