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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.29, 1,310.03 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.29, 1,310.03 and 529.64 is: 730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.29 : 1,310.03 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.29/1,310.03 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.29x = 1,310.03 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.29x = 693,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,842.97/949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.91

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