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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.93, 1,431.32 and 492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.93, 1,431.32 and 492.06 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.93 : 1,431.32 = 492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.93/1,431.32 = 492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.93x = 1,431.32 × 492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.93x = 704,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,288.16/954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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