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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,311.78 and 687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,311.78 and 687.32 is: 949.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,311.78 = 687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,311.78 = 687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,311.78 × 687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 901,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,612.63/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.35

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