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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,310.73 and 687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,310.73 and 687.61 is: 949.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,310.73 = 687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,310.73 = 687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,310.73 × 687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 901,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,264.50/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.06

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