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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,425.86 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,425.86 and 488.28 is: 731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,425.86 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,425.86 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,425.86 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 696,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,218.92/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.40

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