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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.27, 1,421.75 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.27, 1,421.75 and 509.75 is: 763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.27 : 1,421.75 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.27/1,421.75 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.27x = 1,421.75 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.27x = 724,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,741.89/949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.47

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