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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,427.16 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,427.16 and 488.84 is: 733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,427.16 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,427.16 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,427.16 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 697,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,652.89/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.35

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