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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.01, 1,310.22 and 727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.01, 1,310.22 and 727.53 is: 1,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.01 : 1,310.22 = 727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.01/1,310.22 = 727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.01x = 1,310.22 × 727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.01x = 953,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,224.36/949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.45

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