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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.94, 1,310.86 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.94, 1,310.86 and 701.16 is: 967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.94 : 1,310.86 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.94/1,310.86 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.94x = 1,310.86 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.94x = 919,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,128.39/949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.57

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