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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,397.34 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,397.34 and 499.56 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,397.34 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,397.34 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,397.34 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 698,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,055.17/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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