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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.87, 1,432.46 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.87, 1,432.46 and 492.51 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.87 : 1,432.46 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.87/1,432.46 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.87x = 1,432.46 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.87x = 705,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,507.48/954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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