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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,310.22 and 576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,310.22 and 576.43 is: 795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,310.22 = 576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,310.22 = 576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,310.22 × 576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 755,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,246.84/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.53

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