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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.25, 1,309.33 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.25, 1,309.33 and 594.55 is: 820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.25 : 1,309.33 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.25/1,309.33 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.25x = 1,309.33 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.25x = 778,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,462.15/949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.08

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