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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,402.14 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,402.14 and 496.14 is: 743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,402.14 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,402.14 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,402.14 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 695,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,657.74/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.89

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