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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.65, 1,407.38 and 499.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.65, 1,407.38 and 499.63 is: 749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.65 : 1,407.38 = 499.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.65/1,407.38 = 499.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.65x = 1,407.38 × 499.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.65x = 703,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,161.93/938.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.12

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