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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.96, 1,424.54 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.96, 1,424.54 and 511.08 is: 766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.96 : 1,424.54 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.96/1,424.54 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.96x = 1,424.54 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.96x = 728,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,053.90/949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.40

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