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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,423.53 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,423.53 and 516.06 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,423.53 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,423.53 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,423.53 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 734,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,626.89/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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