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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,309.02 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,309.02 and 670.02 is: 923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,309.02 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,309.02 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,309.02 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 877,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,069.58/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.75

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