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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.22, 1,423.59 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.22, 1,423.59 and 486.75 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.22 : 1,423.59 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.22/1,423.59 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.22x = 1,423.59 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.22x = 692,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,937.77/949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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