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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,427.40 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,427.40 and 489.18 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,427.40 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,427.40 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,427.40 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 698,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,255.53/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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