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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,405.65 and 497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,405.65 and 497.90 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,405.65 = 497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,405.65 = 497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,405.65 × 497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 699,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,873.14/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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