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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,425.22 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,425.22 and 539.56 is: 809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,425.22 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,425.22 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,425.22 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 768,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,991.70/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.81

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