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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,425.32 and 487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,425.32 and 487.86 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,425.32 = 487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,425.32 = 487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,425.32 × 487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 695,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,354.18/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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