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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,309.48 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,309.48 and 576.08 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,309.48 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,309.48 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,309.48 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 754,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,365.24/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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