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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,310.12 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,310.12 and 556.25 is: 767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,310.12 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,310.12 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,310.12 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 728,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,754.25/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.84

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