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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,425.07 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,425.07 and 620.41 is: 931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,425.07 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,425.07 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,425.07 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 884,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,129.46/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.09

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