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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.53, 1,422.75 and 578.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.53, 1,422.75 and 578.91 is: 867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.53 : 1,422.75 = 578.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.53/1,422.75 = 578.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.53x = 1,422.75 × 578.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.53x = 823,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,644.20/949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.42

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