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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,421.52 and 718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,421.52 and 718.03 is: 1,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,421.52 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,421.52 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,421.52 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 1,020,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,694.01/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.48

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