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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,407.37 and 499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,407.37 and 499.67 is: 749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,407.37 = 499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,407.37 = 499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,407.37 × 499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 703,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,220.57/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.29

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