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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.34, 1,310.74 and 595.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.34, 1,310.74 and 595.41 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.34 : 1,310.74 = 595.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.34/1,310.74 = 595.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.34x = 1,310.74 × 595.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.34x = 780,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,426.21/949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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