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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.41, 1,421.37 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.41, 1,421.37 and 537.57 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.41 : 1,421.37 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.41/1,421.37 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.41x = 1,421.37 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.41x = 764,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,085.87/949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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