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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,310.67 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,310.67 and 530.15 is: 731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,310.67 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,310.67 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,310.67 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 694,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,845.15/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.60

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