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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.66, 1,424.78 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.66, 1,424.78 and 574.84 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.66 : 1,424.78 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.66/1,424.78 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.66x = 1,424.78 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.66x = 819,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,020.54/949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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