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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,310.24 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,310.24 and 654.80 is: 903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,310.24 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,310.24 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,310.24 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 857,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,945.15/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.71

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