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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,425.43 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,425.43 and 659.34 is: 989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,425.43 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,425.43 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,425.43 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 939,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,835.89/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.51

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