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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,420.92 and 804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,420.92 and 804.72 is: 1,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,420.92 = 804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,420.92 = 804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,420.92 × 804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 1,143,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,442.74/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.33

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