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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.89, 1,432.01 and 492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.89, 1,432.01 and 492.98 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.89 : 1,432.01 = 492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.89/1,432.01 = 492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.89x = 1,432.01 × 492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.89x = 705,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,942.66/955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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