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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.38, 1,435.92 and 494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.38, 1,435.92 and 494.50 is: 742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.38 : 1,435.92 = 494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.38/1,435.92 = 494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.38x = 1,435.92 × 494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.38x = 710,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,062.44/956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.45

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