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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,426.55 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,426.55 and 488.97 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,426.55 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,426.55 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,426.55 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 697,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,537.71/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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