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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,405.33 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,405.33 and 498.72 is: 747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,405.33 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,405.33 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,405.33 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 700,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,866.18/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.81

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