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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,432.78 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,432.78 and 492.68 is: 739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,432.78 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,432.78 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,432.78 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 705,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,902.05/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.10

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