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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.44, 1,431.08 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.44, 1,431.08 and 491.56 is: 737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.44 : 1,431.08 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.44/1,431.08 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.44x = 1,431.08 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.44x = 703,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,461.68/953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.81

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