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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,310.52 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,310.52 and 530.10 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,310.52 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,310.52 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,310.52 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 694,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,706.65/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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