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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,433.09 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,433.09 and 493.73 is: 740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,433.09 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,433.09 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,433.09 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 707,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,558.29/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.07

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