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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.74, 1,311.14 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.74, 1,311.14 and 670.82 is: 926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.74 : 1,311.14 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.74/1,311.14 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.74x = 1,311.14 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.74x = 879,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,538.93/949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.08

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