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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.58, 1,426.12 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.58, 1,426.12 and 488.96 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.58 : 1,426.12 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.58/1,426.12 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.58x = 1,426.12 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.58x = 697,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,315.64/951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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