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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.09, 1,445.08 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.09, 1,445.08 and 494.92 is: 741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.09 : 1,445.08 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.09/1,445.08 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.09x = 1,445.08 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.09x = 715,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,198.99/964.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.84

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