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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.29, 1,435.91 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.29, 1,435.91 and 494.91 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.29 : 1,435.91 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.29/1,435.91 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.29x = 1,435.91 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.29x = 710,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,643.74/957.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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