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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,310.19 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,310.19 and 529.77 is: 731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,310.19 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,310.19 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,310.19 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 694,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,099.36/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.02

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