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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.78, 1,309.89 and 714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.78, 1,309.89 and 714.30 is: 985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.78 : 1,309.89 = 714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.78/1,309.89 = 714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.78x = 1,309.89 × 714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.78x = 935,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,654.43/949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.13

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