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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.99, 1,415.93 and 931.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.99, 1,415.93 and 931.77 is: 1,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.99 : 1,415.93 = 931.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.99/1,415.93 = 931.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.99x = 1,415.93 × 931.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.99x = 1,319,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,321.10/949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.77

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