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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.15, 1,309.52 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.15, 1,309.52 and 529.44 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.15 : 1,309.52 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.15/1,309.52 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.15x = 1,309.52 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.15x = 693,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,309.05/949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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