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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.58, 1,310.27 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.58, 1,310.27 and 634.34 is: 875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.58 : 1,310.27 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.58/1,310.27 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.58x = 1,310.27 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.58x = 831,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,155.09/949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.28

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