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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.21, 1,423.86 and 897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.21, 1,423.86 and 897.28 is: 1,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.21 : 1,423.86 = 897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.21/1,423.86 = 897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.21x = 1,423.86 × 897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.21x = 1,277,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,601.10/949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.96

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