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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,424.54 and 677.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,424.54 and 677.69 is: 1,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,424.54 = 677.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,424.54 = 677.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,424.54 × 677.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 965,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,396.43/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.78

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