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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.70, 1,424.55 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.70, 1,424.55 and 512.30 is: 768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.70 : 1,424.55 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.70/1,424.55 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.70x = 1,424.55 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.70x = 729,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,796.97/949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.45

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