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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.64, 1,426.32 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.64, 1,426.32 and 489.64 is: 733.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.64 : 1,426.32 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.64/1,426.32 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.64x = 1,426.32 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.64x = 698,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,379.76/951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.87

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