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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.58, 1,310.98 and 630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.58, 1,310.98 and 630.81 is: 870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.58 : 1,310.98 = 630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.58/1,310.98 = 630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.58x = 1,310.98 × 630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.58x = 826,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,977.72/949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.89

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