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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,406.12 and 499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,406.12 and 499.54 is: 748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,406.12 = 499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,406.12 = 499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,406.12 × 499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 702,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,404.91/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.51

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