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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.35, 1,311.12 and 741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.35, 1,311.12 and 741.99 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.35 : 1,311.12 = 741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.35/1,311.12 = 741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.35x = 1,311.12 × 741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.35x = 972,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,837.93/949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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