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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,423.56 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,423.56 and 517.20 is: 775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,423.56 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,423.56 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,423.56 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 736,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,265.23/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.28

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