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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,310.16 and 529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,310.16 and 529.69 is: 730.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,310.16 = 529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,310.16 = 529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,310.16 × 529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 693,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,978.65/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.97

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