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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.51, 1,435.12 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.51, 1,435.12 and 494.40 is: 741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.51 : 1,435.12 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.51/1,435.12 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.51x = 1,435.12 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.51x = 709,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,527.47/956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.79

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