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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.13, 1,309.68 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.13, 1,309.68 and 529.50 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.13 : 1,309.68 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.13/1,309.68 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.13x = 1,309.68 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.13x = 693,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,475.56/949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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