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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.89, 1,396.59 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.89, 1,396.59 and 493.04 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.89 : 1,396.59 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.89/1,396.59 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.89x = 1,396.59 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.89x = 688,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,574.73/931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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