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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.73, 1,423.74 and 511.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.73, 1,423.74 and 511.21 is: 766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.73 : 1,423.74 = 511.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.73/1,423.74 = 511.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.73x = 1,423.74 × 511.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.73x = 727,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,834.96/949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.36

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