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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.55, 1,307.13 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.55, 1,307.13 and 824.48 is: 1,134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.55 : 1,307.13 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.55/1,307.13 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.55x = 1,307.13 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.55x = 1,077,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,696.01/949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.96

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