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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.01, 1,309.53 and 700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.01, 1,309.53 and 700.46 is: 966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.01 : 1,309.53 = 700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.01/1,309.53 = 700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.01x = 1,309.53 × 700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.01x = 917,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,266.84/949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.56

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