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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.89, 1,404.07 and 498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.89, 1,404.07 and 498.07 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.89 : 1,404.07 = 498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.89/1,404.07 = 498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.89x = 1,404.07 × 498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.89x = 699,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,320.39/936.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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