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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.24, 1,427.32 and 489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.24, 1,427.32 and 489.04 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.24 : 1,427.32 = 489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.24/1,427.32 = 489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.24x = 1,427.32 × 489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.24x = 698,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,013.62/951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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