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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.19, 1,309.59 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.19, 1,309.59 and 556.11 is: 767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.19 : 1,309.59 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.19/1,309.59 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.19x = 1,309.59 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.19x = 728,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,276.09/949.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.26

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