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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,309.77 and 669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,309.77 and 669.06 is: 923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,309.77 = 669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,309.77 = 669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,309.77 × 669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 876,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,314.72/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.29

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