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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.74, 1,436.23 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.74, 1,436.23 and 494.91 is: 741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.74 : 1,436.23 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.74/1,436.23 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.74x = 1,436.23 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.74x = 710,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,805.21/958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.40

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