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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.77, 1,435.33 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.77, 1,435.33 and 494.42 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.77 : 1,435.33 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.77/1,435.33 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.77x = 1,435.33 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.77x = 709,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,658.21/956.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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