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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.88, 1,427.33 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.88, 1,427.33 and 511.46 is: 768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.88 : 1,427.33 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.88/1,427.33 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.88x = 1,427.33 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.88x = 730,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,012.83/949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.53

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