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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.99, 1,435.31 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.99, 1,435.31 and 494.11 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.99 : 1,435.31 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.99/1,435.31 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.99x = 1,435.31 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.99x = 709,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,201.02/955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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