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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.43, 1,310.17 and 700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.43, 1,310.17 and 700.66 is: 966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.43 : 1,310.17 = 700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.43/1,310.17 = 700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.43x = 1,310.17 × 700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.43x = 917,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,978.69/949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.88

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