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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.73, 1,425.17 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.73, 1,425.17 and 539.15 is: 809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.73 : 1,425.17 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.73/1,425.17 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.73x = 1,425.17 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.73x = 768,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,374.63/949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.05

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