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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,399.14 and 494.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,399.14 and 494.77 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,399.14 = 494.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,399.14 = 494.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,399.14 × 494.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 692,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,250.02/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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