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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,309.80 and 654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,309.80 and 654.88 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,309.80 = 654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,309.80 = 654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,309.80 × 654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 857,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,761.82/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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