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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.57, 1,424.70 and 487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.57, 1,424.70 and 487.58 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.57 : 1,424.70 = 487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.57/1,424.70 = 487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.57x = 1,424.70 × 487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.57x = 694,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,648.10/949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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