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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,424.39 and 786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,424.39 and 786.94 is: 1,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,424.39 = 786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,424.39 = 786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,424.39 × 786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 1,120,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,905.53/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.40

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