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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,432.35 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,432.35 and 492.03 is: 738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,432.35 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,432.35 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,432.35 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 704,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,759.17/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.05

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