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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,310.12 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,310.12 and 529.76 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,310.12 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,310.12 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,310.12 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 694,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,049.17/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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