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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,419.12 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,419.12 and 730.62 is: 1,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,419.12 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,419.12 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,419.12 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 1,036,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,837.45/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.19

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