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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,310.04 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,310.04 and 687.24 is: 948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,310.04 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,310.04 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,310.04 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 900,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,311.89/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.02

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