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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,436.06 and 494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,436.06 and 494.59 is: 742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,436.06 = 494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,436.06 = 494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,436.06 × 494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 710,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,260.92/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.56

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