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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,435.26 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,435.26 and 494.46 is: 741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,435.26 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,435.26 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,435.26 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 709,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,678.66/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.47

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