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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,309.84 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,309.84 and 535.16 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,309.84 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,309.84 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,309.84 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 700,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,973.97/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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