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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.19, 1,309.90 and 529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.19, 1,309.90 and 529.58 is: 730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.19 : 1,309.90 = 529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.19/1,309.90 = 529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.19x = 1,309.90 × 529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.19x = 693,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,696.84/949.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.83

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