Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,310 and 556.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,310 and 556.04 is: 767.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949.08 : 1,310 = 556.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949.08/1,310 = 556.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949.08x = 1,310 × 556.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949.08x = 728,412.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,412.40/949.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767.49
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