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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,426.09 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,426.09 and 517.38 is: 776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,426.09 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,426.09 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,426.09 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 737,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,830.44/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.73

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