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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.07, 1,309.61 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.07, 1,309.61 and 545.28 is: 752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.07 : 1,309.61 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.07/1,309.61 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.07x = 1,309.61 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.07x = 714,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,101.41/949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.43

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