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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,425.83 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,425.83 and 487.85 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,425.83 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,425.83 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,425.83 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 695,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,581.60/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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