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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.90, 1,425.57 and 641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.90, 1,425.57 and 641.02 is: 962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.90 : 1,425.57 = 641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.90/1,425.57 = 641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.90x = 1,425.57 × 641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.90x = 913,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,818.88/949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.02

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