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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,311.30 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,311.30 and 716.40 is: 989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,311.30 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,311.30 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,311.30 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 939,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,415.32/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.19

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