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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,432.46 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,432.46 and 494.17 is: 739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,432.46 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,432.46 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,432.46 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 707,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,884.47/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.67

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