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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.46, 1,425.20 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.46, 1,425.20 and 539.06 is: 809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.46 : 1,425.20 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.46/1,425.20 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.46x = 1,425.20 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.46x = 768,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,258.49/949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.16

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