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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.12, 1,309.68 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.12, 1,309.68 and 535.12 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.12 : 1,309.68 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.12/1,309.68 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.12x = 1,309.68 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.12x = 700,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,835.96/949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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