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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,424.06 and 624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,424.06 and 624.67 is: 937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,424.06 = 624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,424.06 = 624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,424.06 × 624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 889,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,566.73/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.00

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