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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,310.27 and 535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,310.27 and 535.47 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,310.27 = 535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,310.27 = 535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,310.27 × 535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 701,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,605.06/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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