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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.22, 1,435 and 493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.22, 1,435 and 493.98 is: 741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.22 : 1,435 = 493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.22/1,435 = 493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.22x = 1,435 × 493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.22x = 708,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,861.30/956.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.32

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