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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.35, 1,425.34 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.35, 1,425.34 and 656.13 is: 985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.35 : 1,425.34 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.35/1,425.34 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.35x = 1,425.34 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.35x = 935,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,202.31/949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.10

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