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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,398.06 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,398.06 and 499.56 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,398.06 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,398.06 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,398.06 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 698,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,414.85/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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