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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.39, 1,309.81 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.39, 1,309.81 and 590.45 is: 814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.39 : 1,309.81 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.39/1,309.81 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.39x = 1,309.81 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.39x = 773,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,378.45/949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.61

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