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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,422.45 and 743.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,422.45 and 743.10 is: 1,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,422.45 = 743.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,422.45 = 743.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,422.45 × 743.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 1,057,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,022.60/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.17

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