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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,309.86 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,309.86 and 535.24 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,309.86 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,309.86 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,309.86 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 701,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,089.47/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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