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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.53, 1,401.30 and 496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.53, 1,401.30 and 496.03 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.53 : 1,401.30 = 496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.53/1,401.30 = 496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.53x = 1,401.30 × 496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.53x = 695,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,085.20/934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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