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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.09, 1,427.49 and 489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.09, 1,427.49 and 489.49 is: 733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.09 : 1,427.49 = 489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.09/1,427.49 = 489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.09x = 1,427.49 × 489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.09x = 698,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,742.08/952.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.90

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