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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.57, 1,429.01 and 786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.57, 1,429.01 and 786.35 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.57 : 1,429.01 = 786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.57/1,429.01 = 786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.57x = 1,429.01 × 786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.57x = 1,123,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,702.01/949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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