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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.69, 1,400.92 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.69, 1,400.92 and 495.95 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.69 : 1,400.92 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.69/1,400.92 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.69x = 1,400.92 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.69x = 694,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,788.54/935.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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