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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,309.66 and 529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,309.66 and 529.41 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,309.66 = 529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,309.66 = 529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,309.66 × 529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 693,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,346.79/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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