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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.83, 1,424.75 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.83, 1,424.75 and 519.72 is: 779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.83 : 1,424.75 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.83/1,424.75 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.83x = 1,424.75 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.83x = 740,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,463.13/949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.58

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