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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.37, 1,434.38 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.37, 1,434.38 and 493.49 is: 740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.37 : 1,434.38 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.37/1,434.38 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.37x = 1,434.38 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.37x = 707,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,842.55/955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.91

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