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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,425.86 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,425.86 and 567 is: 851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,425.86 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,425.86 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,425.86 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 808,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,462.62/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.55

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