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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,434.96 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,434.96 and 494.52 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,434.96 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,434.96 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,434.96 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 709,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,616.42/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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