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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.69, 1,424.23 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.69, 1,424.23 and 559.88 is: 839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.69 : 1,424.23 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.69/1,424.23 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.69x = 1,424.23 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.69x = 797,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,397.86/949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.64

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