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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,309.72 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,309.72 and 556.11 is: 767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,309.72 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,309.72 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,309.72 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 728,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,348.04/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.41

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