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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,423.23 and 538.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,423.23 and 538.15 is: 806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,423.23 = 538.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,423.23 = 538.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,423.23 × 538.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 765,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,904.98/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.96

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