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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,400.21 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,400.21 and 495.48 is: 741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,400.21 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,400.21 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,400.21 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 693,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,779.53/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.83

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