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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.25, 1,423.17 and 640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.25, 1,423.17 and 640.24 is: 959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.25 : 1,423.17 = 640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.25/1,423.17 = 640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.25x = 1,423.17 × 640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.25x = 911,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,166.80/949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.88

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