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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,431.30 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,431.30 and 491.32 is: 736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,431.30 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,431.30 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,431.30 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 703,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,226.32/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.42

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