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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.25, 1,401.12 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.25, 1,401.12 and 494.90 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.25 : 1,401.12 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.25/1,401.12 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.25x = 1,401.12 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.25x = 693,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,417.79/934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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