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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.27, 1,308.69 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.27, 1,308.69 and 634.59 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.27 : 1,308.69 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.27/1,308.69 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.27x = 1,308.69 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.27x = 830,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,475.04/949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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