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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,429.38 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,429.38 and 491.40 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,429.38 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,429.38 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,429.38 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 702,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,397.33/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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