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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.23, 1,445.67 and 494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.23, 1,445.67 and 494.55 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.23 : 1,445.67 = 494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.23/1,445.67 = 494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.23x = 1,445.67 × 494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.23x = 714,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,956.10/964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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