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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,422.66 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,422.66 and 516.98 is: 774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,422.66 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,422.66 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,422.66 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 735,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,486.77/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.59

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