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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.93, 1,310.87 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.93, 1,310.87 and 530.28 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.93 : 1,310.87 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.93/1,310.87 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.93x = 1,310.87 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.93x = 695,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,128.14/949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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