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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.79, 1,311.47 and 850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.79, 1,311.47 and 850.02 is: 1,173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.79 : 1,311.47 = 850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.79/1,311.47 = 850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.79x = 1,311.47 × 850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.79x = 1,114,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,771.48/949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.71

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