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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.68, 1,431.14 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.68, 1,431.14 and 491.44 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.68 : 1,431.14 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.68/1,431.14 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.68x = 1,431.14 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.68x = 703,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,319.44/954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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