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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,425.66 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,425.66 and 517.08 is: 776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,425.66 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,425.66 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,425.66 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 737,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,180.27/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.29

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