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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,427.24 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,427.24 and 489.02 is: 733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,427.24 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,427.24 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,427.24 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 697,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,942.99/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.51

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