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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.04, 1,431.30 and 491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.04, 1,431.30 and 491.68 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.04 : 1,431.30 = 491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.04/1,431.30 = 491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.04x = 1,431.30 × 491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.04x = 703,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,741.58/954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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