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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,421.82 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,421.82 and 757.08 is: 1,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,421.82 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,421.82 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,421.82 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 1,076,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,431.49/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.90

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