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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,406.28 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,406.28 and 499.34 is: 748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,406.28 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,406.28 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,406.28 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 702,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,211.86/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.75

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