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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,399.68 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,399.68 and 499.77 is: 748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,399.68 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,399.68 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,399.68 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 699,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,515.57/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.35

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