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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.63, 1,310.50 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.63, 1,310.50 and 530.02 is: 731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.63 : 1,310.50 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.63/1,310.50 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.63x = 1,310.50 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.63x = 694,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,591.21/949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.43

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