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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.18, 1,310.07 and 638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.18, 1,310.07 and 638.50 is: 881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.18 : 1,310.07 = 638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.18/1,310.07 = 638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.18x = 1,310.07 × 638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.18x = 836,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,479.70/949.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.27

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