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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,309.91 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,309.91 and 550.96 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,309.91 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,309.91 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,309.91 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 721,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,708.01/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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