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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,407.78 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,407.78 and 499.77 is: 749.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,407.78 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,407.78 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,407.78 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 703,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,566.21/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.46

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