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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.78, 1,310.70 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.78, 1,310.70 and 535.78 is: 739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.78 : 1,310.70 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.78/1,310.70 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.78x = 1,310.70 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.78x = 702,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,246.85/949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.38

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