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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,430.06 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,430.06 and 490.86 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,430.06 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,430.06 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,430.06 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 701,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,956.80/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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