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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,423.42 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,423.42 and 539.12 is: 808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,423.42 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,423.42 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,423.42 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 767,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,394.19/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.02

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