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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,423.38 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,423.38 and 517.32 is: 775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,423.38 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,423.38 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,423.38 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 736,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,342.94/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.26

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