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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,310.55 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,310.55 and 535.74 is: 739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,310.55 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,310.55 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,310.55 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 702,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,114.06/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.46

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