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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,432.35 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,432.35 and 492.30 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,432.35 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,432.35 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,432.35 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 705,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,145.91/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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