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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,424.78 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,424.78 and 718.56 is: 1,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,424.78 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,424.78 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,424.78 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 1,023,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,789.92/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.38

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