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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.49, 1,432.40 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.49, 1,432.40 and 493.04 is: 739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.49 : 1,432.40 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.49/1,432.40 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.49x = 1,432.40 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.49x = 706,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,220.87/955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.12

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