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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.73, 1,401.59 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.73, 1,401.59 and 496.22 is: 744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.73 : 1,401.59 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.73/1,401.59 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.73x = 1,401.59 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.73x = 695,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,487.50/934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.06

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