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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.35, 1,310.19 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.35, 1,310.19 and 576.24 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.35 : 1,310.19 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.35/1,310.19 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.35x = 1,310.19 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.35x = 754,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,983.89/949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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