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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.96, 1,423.10 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.96, 1,423.10 and 624.34 is: 935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.96 : 1,423.10 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.96/1,423.10 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.96x = 1,423.10 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.96x = 888,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,498.25/949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.30

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