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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,425.60 and 539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,425.60 and 539.43 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,425.60 = 539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,425.60 = 539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,425.60 × 539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 769,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,011.41/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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