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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.57, 1,433.84 and 494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.57, 1,433.84 and 494.23 is: 740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.57 : 1,433.84 = 494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.57/1,433.84 = 494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.57x = 1,433.84 × 494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.57x = 708,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,640.69/956.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.81

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