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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.33, 1,404.50 and 497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.33, 1,404.50 and 497.31 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.33 : 1,404.50 = 497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.33/1,404.50 = 497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.33x = 1,404.50 × 497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.33x = 698,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,469.41/936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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