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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.29, 1,309.41 and 701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.29, 1,309.41 and 701.25 is: 967.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.29 : 1,309.41 = 701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.29/1,309.41 = 701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.29x = 1,309.41 × 701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.29x = 918,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,223.76/949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.27

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