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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,424.99 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,424.99 and 539.48 is: 809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,424.99 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,424.99 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,424.99 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 768,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,750.50/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.60

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