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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.45, 1,425.50 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.45, 1,425.50 and 487.56 is: 732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.45 : 1,425.50 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.45/1,425.50 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.45x = 1,425.50 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.45x = 695,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,016.78/949.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.02

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