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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,430.66 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,430.66 and 492.38 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,430.66 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,430.66 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,430.66 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 704,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,428.37/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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