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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.66, 1,431.88 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.66, 1,431.88 and 492.18 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.66 : 1,431.88 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.66/1,431.88 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.66x = 1,431.88 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.66x = 704,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,742.70/954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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