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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,407.90 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,407.90 and 499.40 is: 749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,407.90 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,407.90 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,407.90 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 703,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,105.26/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.74

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