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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,423.98 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,423.98 and 583.62 is: 875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,423.98 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,423.98 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,423.98 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 831,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,063.21/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.71

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