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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,309.64 and 742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,309.64 and 742.16 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,309.64 = 742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,309.64 = 742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,309.64 × 742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 971,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,962.42/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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