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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,423.02 and 516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,423.02 and 516.14 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,423.02 = 516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,423.02 = 516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,423.02 × 516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 734,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,477.54/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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