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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,309.67 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,309.67 and 529.43 is: 730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,309.67 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,309.67 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,309.67 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 693,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,374.30/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.59

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