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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.04, 1,424.87 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.04, 1,424.87 and 487.13 is: 731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.04 : 1,424.87 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.04/1,424.87 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.04x = 1,424.87 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.04x = 694,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,087.36/949.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.36

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