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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.29, 1,310.15 and 654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.29, 1,310.15 and 654.05 is: 902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.29 : 1,310.15 = 654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.29/1,310.15 = 654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.29x = 1,310.15 × 654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.29x = 856,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,902.99/949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.67

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