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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.89, 1,433.50 and 493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.89, 1,433.50 and 493.98 is: 740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.89 : 1,433.50 = 493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.89/1,433.50 = 493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.89x = 1,433.50 × 493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.89x = 708,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,120.33/956.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.02

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