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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,310.30 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,310.30 and 749.92 is: 1,034.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,310.30 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,310.30 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,310.30 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 982,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,620.18/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.64

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