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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,310.19 and 654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,310.19 and 654.70 is: 903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,310.19 = 654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,310.19 = 654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,310.19 × 654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 857,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,781.39/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.37

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