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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,425.24 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,425.24 and 813.24 is: 1,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,425.24 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,425.24 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,425.24 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 1,159,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,062.18/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.94

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