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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,309.64 and 529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,309.64 and 529.33 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,309.64 = 529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,309.64 = 529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,309.64 × 529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 693,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,231.74/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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