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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.87, 1,432.15 and 491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.87, 1,432.15 and 491.99 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.87 : 1,432.15 = 491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.87/1,432.15 = 491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.87x = 1,432.15 × 491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.87x = 704,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,595.09/953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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