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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,426.84 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,426.84 and 489 is: 733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,426.84 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,426.84 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,426.84 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 697,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,724.76/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.67

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