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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,308 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,308 and 715.84 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,308 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,308 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,308 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 936,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,318.72/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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