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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.24, 1,430.32 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.24, 1,430.32 and 491.04 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.24 : 1,430.32 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.24/1,430.32 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.24x = 1,430.32 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.24x = 702,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,344.33/953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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