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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.60, 1,395.96 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.60, 1,395.96 and 497.44 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.60 : 1,395.96 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.60/1,395.96 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.60x = 1,395.96 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.60x = 694,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,406.34/931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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