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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,423.32 and 640.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,423.32 and 640.62 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,423.32 = 640.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,423.32 = 640.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,423.32 × 640.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 911,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,807.26/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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