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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,424.94 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,424.94 and 516.82 is: 775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,424.94 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,424.94 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,424.94 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 736,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,437.49/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.72

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