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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,426.93 and 488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,426.93 and 488.87 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,426.93 = 488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,426.93 = 488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,426.93 × 488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 697,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,574.91/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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