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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.21, 1,309.71 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.21, 1,309.71 and 556.16 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.21 : 1,309.71 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.21/1,309.71 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.21x = 1,309.71 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.21x = 728,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,408.31/949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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