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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.22, 1,309.67 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.22, 1,309.67 and 550.73 is: 759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.22 : 1,309.67 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.22/1,309.67 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.22x = 1,309.67 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.22x = 721,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,277.14/949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.86

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