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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,421.90 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,421.90 and 516.48 is: 773.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,421.90 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,421.90 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,421.90 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 734,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,382.91/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.83

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