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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.74, 1,430.25 and 491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.74, 1,430.25 and 491.77 is: 737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.74 : 1,430.25 = 491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.74/1,430.25 = 491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.74x = 1,430.25 × 491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.74x = 703,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,354.04/953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.47

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