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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.50, 1,434.56 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.50, 1,434.56 and 493.59 is: 741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.50 : 1,434.56 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.50/1,434.56 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.50x = 1,434.56 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.50x = 708,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,090.16/955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.07

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