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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,424.43 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,424.43 and 487.28 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,424.43 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,424.43 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,424.43 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 694,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,089.13/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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