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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 949.34 and 509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 949.34 and 509.94 is: 763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 949.34 = 509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/949.34 = 509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 949.34 × 509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 484,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,106.44/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.57

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