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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,420.98 and 717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,420.98 and 717.24 is: 1,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,420.98 = 717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,420.98 = 717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,420.98 × 717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 1,019,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,183.70/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.86

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