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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.26, 1,398.27 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.26, 1,398.27 and 499.64 is: 748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.26 : 1,398.27 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.26/1,398.27 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.26x = 1,398.27 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.26x = 698,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,631.62/933.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.59

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