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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.65, 1,310.21 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.65, 1,310.21 and 529.94 is: 731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.65 : 1,310.21 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.65/1,310.21 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.65x = 1,310.21 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.65x = 694,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,330.74/949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.14

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