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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.59, 1,423.17 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.59, 1,423.17 and 559.44 is: 838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.59 : 1,423.17 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.59/1,423.17 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.59x = 1,423.17 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.59x = 796,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,178.22/949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.44

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