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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,424.80 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,424.80 and 624.66 is: 937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,424.80 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,424.80 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,424.80 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 890,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,015.57/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.17

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