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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.53, 1,310.33 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.53, 1,310.33 and 529.83 is: 731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.53 : 1,310.33 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.53/1,310.33 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.53x = 1,310.33 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.53x = 694,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,252.14/949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.15

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