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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.33, 1,310.03 and 529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.33, 1,310.03 and 529.70 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.33 : 1,310.03 = 529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.33/1,310.03 = 529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.33x = 1,310.03 × 529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.33x = 693,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,922.89/949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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