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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.00, 1,309.49 and 529.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.00, 1,309.49 and 529.31 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.00 : 1,309.49 = 529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.00/1,309.49 = 529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.00x = 1,309.49 × 529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.00x = 693,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,120.93/949.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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