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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.58, 1,310.43 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.58, 1,310.43 and 524.21 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.58 : 1,310.43 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.58/1,310.43 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.58x = 1,310.43 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.58x = 686,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,940.51/949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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