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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.45, 1,310.23 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.45, 1,310.23 and 529.79 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.45 : 1,310.23 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.45/1,310.23 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.45x = 1,310.23 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.45x = 694,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,144.29/949.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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