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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,435.76 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,435.76 and 494.24 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,435.76 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,435.76 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,435.76 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 709,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,610.02/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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