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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.84, 1,414.76 and 889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.84, 1,414.76 and 889.84 is: 1,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.84 : 1,414.76 = 889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.84/1,414.76 = 889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.84x = 1,414.76 × 889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.84x = 1,258,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,910.04/949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.39

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