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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,397.34 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,397.34 and 498.84 is: 747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,397.34 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,397.34 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,397.34 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 697,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,049.09/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.83

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