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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,309.94 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,309.94 and 550.64 is: 760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,309.94 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,309.94 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,309.94 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 721,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,307.95/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.02

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