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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,421.36 and 705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,421.36 and 705.44 is: 1,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,421.36 = 705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,421.36 = 705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,421.36 × 705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 1,002,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,684.20/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.99

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