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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,309.81 and 595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,309.81 and 595.53 is: 821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,309.81 = 595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,309.81 = 595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,309.81 × 595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 780,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,030.40/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.40

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