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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.28, 1,422.16 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.28, 1,422.16 and 796.19 is: 1,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.28 : 1,422.16 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.28/1,422.16 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.28x = 1,422.16 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.28x = 1,132,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,300.47/949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.81

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