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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,310.19 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,310.19 and 529.84 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,310.19 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,310.19 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,310.19 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 694,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,190.72/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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