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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.74, 1,436.44 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.74, 1,436.44 and 494.86 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.74 : 1,436.44 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.74/1,436.44 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.74x = 1,436.44 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.74x = 710,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,836.70/956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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