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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.48, 1,423.13 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.48, 1,423.13 and 510.21 is: 764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.48 : 1,423.13 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.48/1,423.13 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.48x = 1,423.13 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.48x = 726,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,095.16/949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.73

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