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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,309.90 and 576.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,309.90 and 576.38 is: 795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,309.90 = 576.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,309.90 = 576.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,309.90 × 576.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 755,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,000.16/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.51

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