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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,405.38 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,405.38 and 498.74 is: 747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,405.38 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,405.38 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,405.38 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 700,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,914.80/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.82

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