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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.23, 1,309.93 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.23, 1,309.93 and 535.23 is: 738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.23 : 1,309.93 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.23/1,309.93 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.23x = 1,309.93 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.23x = 701,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,112.50/949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.61

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