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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.28, 1,309.68 and 701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.28, 1,309.68 and 701.12 is: 967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.28 : 1,309.68 = 701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.28/1,309.68 = 701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.28x = 1,309.68 × 701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.28x = 918,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,242.84/949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.30

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