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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.17, 1,425.08 and 487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.17, 1,425.08 and 487.34 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.17 : 1,425.08 = 487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.17/1,425.08 = 487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.17x = 1,425.08 × 487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.17x = 694,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,498.49/949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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