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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,422.56 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,422.56 and 583.44 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,422.56 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,422.56 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,422.56 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 829,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,978.41/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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