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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,309.29 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,309.29 and 772.29 is: 1,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,309.29 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,309.29 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,309.29 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 1,011,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,151.57/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.33

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