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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.70, 1,396.80 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.70, 1,396.80 and 498.90 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.70 : 1,396.80 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.70/1,396.80 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.70x = 1,396.80 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.70x = 696,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,863.52/932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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