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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.01, 1,309.51 and 576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.01, 1,309.51 and 576.01 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.01 : 1,309.51 = 576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.01/1,309.51 = 576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.01x = 1,309.51 × 576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.01x = 754,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,281.43/949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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