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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.83, 1,432.71 and 493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.83, 1,432.71 and 493.48 is: 739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.83 : 1,432.71 = 493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.83/1,432.71 = 493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.83x = 1,432.71 × 493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.83x = 707,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,014.89/955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.69

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