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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.95, 1,424.23 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.95, 1,424.23 and 641.04 is: 961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.95 : 1,424.23 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.95/1,424.23 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.95x = 1,424.23 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.95x = 912,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,988.40/949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.09

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