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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,420.40 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,420.40 and 582.08 is: 871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,420.40 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,420.40 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,420.40 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 826,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,786.43/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.20

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