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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,311.74 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,311.74 and 731.28 is: 1,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,311.74 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,311.74 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,311.74 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 959,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,239.01/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.11

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