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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,309.70 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,309.70 and 595.86 is: 821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,309.70 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,309.70 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,309.70 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 780,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,397.84/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.96

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