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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.24, 1,309.72 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.24, 1,309.72 and 550.84 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.24 : 1,309.72 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.24/1,309.72 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.24x = 1,309.72 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.24x = 721,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,446.16/949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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