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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,309.88 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,309.88 and 529.52 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,309.88 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,309.88 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,309.88 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 693,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,607.66/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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