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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,434.83 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,434.83 and 494.85 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,434.83 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,434.83 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,434.83 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 710,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,030.39/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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