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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,423.50 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,423.50 and 401.56 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,423.50 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,423.50 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,423.50 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 571,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,620.66/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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