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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,432.38 and 493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,432.38 and 493.39 is: 739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,432.38 = 493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,432.38 = 493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,432.38 × 493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 706,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,725.61/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.17

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