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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,427.49 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,427.49 and 489.24 is: 733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,427.49 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,427.49 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,427.49 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 698,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,385.21/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.81

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