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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,309.56 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,309.56 and 556 is: 767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,309.56 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,309.56 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,309.56 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 728,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,115.36/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.24

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