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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,310.28 and 669.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,310.28 and 669.62 is: 924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,310.28 = 669.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,310.28 = 669.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,310.28 × 669.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 877,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,389.69/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.39

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