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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,406.69 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,406.69 and 499.82 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,406.69 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,406.69 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,406.69 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 703,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,091.80/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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