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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,307.75 and 699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,307.75 and 699.98 is: 964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,307.75 = 699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,307.75 = 699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,307.75 × 699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 915,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,388.81/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.53

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