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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,420.86 and 675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,420.86 and 675.98 is: 1,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,420.86 = 675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,420.86 = 675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,420.86 × 675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 960,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,472.94/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.28

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