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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,399.34 and 494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,399.34 and 494.71 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,399.34 = 494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,399.34 = 494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,399.34 × 494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 692,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,265.23/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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