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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.56, 1,426.70 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.56, 1,426.70 and 488.76 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.56 : 1,426.70 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.56/1,426.70 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.56x = 1,426.70 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.56x = 697,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,313.89/951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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