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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,427.69 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,427.69 and 489.30 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,427.69 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,427.69 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,427.69 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 698,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,569.94/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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