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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.43, 1,399.21 and 499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.43, 1,399.21 and 499.46 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.43 : 1,399.21 = 499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.43/1,399.21 = 499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.43x = 1,399.21 × 499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.43x = 698,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,841.18/934.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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