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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.89, 1,428.84 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.89, 1,428.84 and 490.92 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.89 : 1,428.84 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.89/1,428.84 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.89x = 1,428.84 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.89x = 701,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,446.13/952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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