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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,309.90 and 550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,309.90 and 550.79 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,309.90 = 550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,309.90 = 550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,309.90 × 550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 721,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,478.23/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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