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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.53, 1,426.55 and 488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.53, 1,426.55 and 488.79 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.53 : 1,426.55 = 488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.53/1,426.55 = 488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.53x = 1,426.55 × 488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.53x = 697,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,280.93/951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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