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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,425.72 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,425.72 and 517.40 is: 776.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,425.72 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,425.72 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,425.72 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 737,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,667.53/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.98

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