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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,397.51 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,397.51 and 492.84 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,397.51 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,397.51 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,397.51 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 688,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,746.36/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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