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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,308.72 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,308.72 and 669.44 is: 923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,308.72 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,308.72 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,308.72 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 876,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,109.52/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.04

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