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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.48, 1,400.59 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.48, 1,400.59 and 495.74 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.48 : 1,400.59 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.48/1,400.59 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.48x = 1,400.59 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.48x = 694,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,328.49/935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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