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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.49, 1,436.07 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.49, 1,436.07 and 494.61 is: 742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.49 : 1,436.07 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.49/1,436.07 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.49x = 1,436.07 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.49x = 710,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,294.58/956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.61

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