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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,310.06 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,310.06 and 535.32 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,310.06 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,310.06 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,310.06 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 701,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,301.32/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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