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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,429.80 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,429.80 and 490.32 is: 734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,429.80 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,429.80 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,429.80 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 701,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,059.54/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.92

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