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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,428.72 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,428.72 and 489.80 is: 734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,428.72 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,428.72 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,428.72 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 699,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,787.06/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.36

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