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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,423.98 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,423.98 and 538.65 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,423.98 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,423.98 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,423.98 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 767,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,024.13/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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