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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.37, 1,424.26 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.37, 1,424.26 and 538.70 is: 808.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.37 : 1,424.26 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.37/1,424.26 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.37x = 1,424.26 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.37x = 767,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,248.86/949.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.17

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