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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,310.34 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,310.34 and 635.10 is: 876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,310.34 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,310.34 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,310.34 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 832,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,196.93/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.74

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