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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.08, 1,434.59 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.08, 1,434.59 and 494.73 is: 741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.08 : 1,434.59 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.08/1,434.59 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.08x = 1,434.59 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.08x = 709,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,734.71/957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.56

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