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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.82, 1,310.76 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.82, 1,310.76 and 530.24 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.82 : 1,310.76 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.82/1,310.76 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.82x = 1,310.76 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.82x = 695,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,010.83/949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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