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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,310.38 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,310.38 and 576.52 is: 795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,310.38 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,310.38 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,310.38 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 755,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,455.56/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.79

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