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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,309.77 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,309.77 and 556.38 is: 767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,309.77 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,309.77 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,309.77 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 728,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,729.83/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.78

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