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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,423.46 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,423.46 and 511.03 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,423.46 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,423.46 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,423.46 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 727,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,425.81/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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