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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.07, 1,423.88 and 487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.07, 1,423.88 and 487.17 is: 730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.07 : 1,423.88 = 487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.07/1,423.88 = 487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.07x = 1,423.88 × 487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.07x = 693,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,671.62/949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.90

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