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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,433.98 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,433.98 and 494.28 is: 740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,433.98 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,433.98 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,433.98 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 708,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,786.40/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.82

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