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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,309.80 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,309.80 and 550.72 is: 760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,309.80 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,309.80 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,309.80 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 721,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,333.06/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.08

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