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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,309.66 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,309.66 and 535 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,309.66 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,309.66 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,309.66 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 700,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,668.10/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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