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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,311.27 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,311.27 and 670.48 is: 925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,311.27 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,311.27 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,311.27 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 879,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,178.29/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.82

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