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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,424.52 and 487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,424.52 and 487.76 is: 730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,424.52 = 487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,424.52 = 487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,424.52 × 487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 694,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,823.88/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.47

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