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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.23, 1,422.99 and 510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.23, 1,422.99 and 510.71 is: 765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.23 : 1,422.99 = 510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.23/1,422.99 = 510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.23x = 1,422.99 × 510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.23x = 726,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,740.06/949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.61

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