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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,407.04 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,407.04 and 493.04 is: 739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,407.04 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,407.04 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,407.04 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 693,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,727.00/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.99

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