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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.18, 1,407.39 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.18, 1,407.39 and 494.03 is: 740.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.18 : 1,407.39 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.18/1,407.39 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.18x = 1,407.39 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.18x = 695,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,285.84/939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.31

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