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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,415.99 and 925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,415.99 and 925.82 is: 1,380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,415.99 = 925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,415.99 = 925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,415.99 × 925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 1,310,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,940.15/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.29

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