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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,435.30 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,435.30 and 494.09 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,435.30 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,435.30 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,435.30 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 709,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,167.38/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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