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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.22, 1,423.10 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.22, 1,423.10 and 606.50 is: 909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.22 : 1,423.10 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.22/1,423.10 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.22x = 1,423.10 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.22x = 863,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,110.15/949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.28

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