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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.13, 1,308.28 and 633.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.13, 1,308.28 and 633.77 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.13 : 1,308.28 = 633.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.13/1,308.28 = 633.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.13x = 1,308.28 × 633.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.13x = 829,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,148.62/949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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