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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,425.66 and 488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,425.66 and 488.15 is: 731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,425.66 = 488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,425.66 = 488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,425.66 × 488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 695,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,928.80/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.19

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