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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.59, 1,433.38 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.59, 1,433.38 and 493.28 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.59 : 1,433.38 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.59/1,433.38 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.59x = 1,433.38 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.59x = 707,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,057.69/955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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