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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,309.68 and 576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,309.68 and 576.07 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,309.68 = 576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,309.68 = 576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,309.68 × 576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 754,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,464.08/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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