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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.43, 1,310.13 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.43, 1,310.13 and 529.75 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.43 : 1,310.13 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.43/1,310.13 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.43x = 1,310.13 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.43x = 694,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,041.37/949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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