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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,401.72 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,401.72 and 495.66 is: 743.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,401.72 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,401.72 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,401.72 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 694,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,776.54/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.19

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