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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,422.73 and 636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,422.73 and 636.97 is: 954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,422.73 = 636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,422.73 = 636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,422.73 × 636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 906,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,236.33/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.94

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