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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,421.70 and 833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,421.70 and 833.72 is: 1,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,421.70 = 833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,421.70 = 833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,421.70 × 833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 1,185,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,299.72/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.79

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