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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.51, 1,311.24 and 739.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.51, 1,311.24 and 739.01 is: 1,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.51 : 1,311.24 = 739.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.51/1,311.24 = 739.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.51x = 1,311.24 × 739.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.51x = 969,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,025.52/949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.55

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