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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.73, 1,309.16 and 669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.73, 1,309.16 and 669.16 is: 922.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.73 : 1,309.16 = 669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.73/1,309.16 = 669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.73x = 1,309.16 × 669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.73x = 876,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,040.81/949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.42

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