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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,310.57 and 530.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,310.57 and 530.00 is: 731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,310.57 = 530.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,310.57 = 530.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,310.57 × 530.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 694,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,592.90/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.43

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