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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.72, 1,433.18 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.72, 1,433.18 and 493.24 is: 739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.72 : 1,433.18 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.72/1,433.18 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.72x = 1,433.18 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.72x = 706,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,901.70/955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.65

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