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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,310.22 and 654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,310.22 and 654.77 is: 903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,310.22 = 654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,310.22 = 654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,310.22 × 654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 857,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,886.20/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.54

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