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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,422.90 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,422.90 and 537.52 is: 805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,422.90 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,422.90 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,422.90 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 764,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,837.21/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.41

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