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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,396.08 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,396.08 and 498.48 is: 746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,396.08 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,396.08 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,396.08 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 695,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,917.96/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.76

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