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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.79, 1,430.06 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.79, 1,430.06 and 490.88 is: 736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.79 : 1,430.06 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.79/1,430.06 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.79x = 1,430.06 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.79x = 701,988.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,988.97/952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.78

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