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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,425.57 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,425.57 and 488.08 is: 732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,425.57 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,425.57 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,425.57 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 695,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,792.21/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.47

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