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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.88, 1,310.94 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.88, 1,310.94 and 530.30 is: 731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.88 : 1,310.94 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.88/1,310.94 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.88x = 1,310.94 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.88x = 695,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,184.93/949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.87

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