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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.73, 1,423.01 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.73, 1,423.01 and 583.74 is: 874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.73 : 1,423.01 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.73/1,423.01 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.73x = 1,423.01 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.73x = 830,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,664.94/949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.64

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