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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,424.95 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,424.95 and 787.32 is: 1,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,424.95 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,424.95 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,424.95 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 1,121,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,891.63/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.98

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