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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,398.96 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,398.96 and 493.74 is: 740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,398.96 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,398.96 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,398.96 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 690,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,722.51/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.66

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