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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.89, 1,397.78 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.89, 1,397.78 and 493.52 is: 739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.89 : 1,397.78 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.89/1,397.78 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.89x = 1,397.78 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.89x = 689,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,830.10/932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.45

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