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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.61, 1,423.86 and 729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.61, 1,423.86 and 729.69 is: 1,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.61 : 1,423.86 = 729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.61/1,423.86 = 729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.61x = 1,423.86 × 729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.61x = 1,038,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,976.40/949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.11

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