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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.50, 1,434.33 and 493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.50, 1,434.33 and 493.98 is: 741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.50 : 1,434.33 = 493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.50/1,434.33 = 493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.50x = 1,434.33 × 493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.50x = 708,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,530.33/955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.53

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