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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,423.88 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,423.88 and 538.45 is: 807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,423.88 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,423.88 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,423.88 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 766,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,688.19/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.79

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