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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.46, 1,397.58 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.46, 1,397.58 and 498.50 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.46 : 1,397.58 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.46/1,397.58 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.46x = 1,397.58 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.46x = 696,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,693.63/931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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