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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,424.12 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,424.12 and 511.46 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,424.12 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,424.12 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,424.12 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 728,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,380.42/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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