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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,311.05 and 595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,311.05 and 595.95 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,311.05 = 595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,311.05 = 595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,311.05 × 595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 781,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,320.25/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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