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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,401.35 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,401.35 and 496.46 is: 743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,401.35 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,401.35 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,401.35 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 695,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,704.73/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.89

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