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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,307.70 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,307.70 and 633.96 is: 873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,307.70 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,307.70 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,307.70 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 829,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,029.49/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.54

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