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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,422.73 and 688.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,422.73 and 688.49 is: 1,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,422.73 = 688.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,422.73 = 688.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,422.73 × 688.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 979,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,535.38/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.02

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