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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.43, 1,310.61 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.43, 1,310.61 and 669.88 is: 924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.43 : 1,310.61 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.43/1,310.61 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.43x = 1,310.61 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.43x = 877,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,955.58/949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.72

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