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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.96, 1,399.02 and 499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.96, 1,399.02 and 499.96 is: 750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.96 : 1,399.02 = 499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.96/1,399.02 = 499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.96x = 1,399.02 × 499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.96x = 699,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,454.04/931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.52

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